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MAINSTAY

13 pts

MAINSTAY is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 13 points. MAINSTAY means "a principal support".

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

a principal support

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Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in MAINSTAY, without blank tiles.

Word forms

Letter Values

M3
A1
I1
N1
S1
T1
A1
Y4
= 13

MAINSTAY Scrabble FAQ

Is MAINSTAY a Scrabble word?
MAINSTAY is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 13 points.
How many points is MAINSTAY worth in Scrabble?
MAINSTAY is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept MAINSTAY?
MAINSTAY is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to MAINSTAY?
In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes MAINSTAYS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.